Hi dear friends, since my return home, my mojo has seemed to desert me, so I went in search of inspiration!
I caught sight of a photo for a challenge I had never entered before, 'Just Us Girls' and it inspired me to make the card you are about to see. However, when I tried to enter, I realised I was a week late! Oh, well, it has at least got me started, so I thought I would share it with you all anyway. First of all I may as well show you the inspiration photo, so here it is.
First, I lightly inked through a checkered stencil with blue ink, fading off around the edges. Then, I took a strip of back card-stock that I had previously stencilled with glitter embossing paste, which I adhered to a sliver of doily and adhered down to the card base.
Next, I stamped and fussy-cut the images and popped them up on foam squares and stamped my sentiment.
I finished off with some black Nuvo Drops to tie in the black in the images and card-stock strip.
Hopefully, this will get me back into the swing of things again.
Thank you so much for your visit today and especially if you have left a comment. You are all appreciated more than you know!
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darling card Hazel and if only you'd been on time, it probably would have been a winner!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card Hazel, love the stenciled background.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle xx
Fabulous take on the challenge late or not. I love that subtle checked/plaid background.
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the deadline Hazel...Thank you for still sharing this vibrant and gorgeous card with us. Enjoy the weekend x
ReplyDeleteI love the soft stencilling in the background Hazel and the pretty doily and contrasting black and glitter paste card, and the drink and melon look perfect sitting there. I know what you mean about your mojo. When I last had a long break away it took me about a month to get going again properly and I think this is very pretty so I don't think Mr Mojo has gone far away. x
ReplyDeleteToo darn cute...love your sweet card. The lemonade and watermelon look so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so beautiful!! It's a perfect take on the sketch!! I love the subtle background!! So gorgeous, my friend!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
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I love your sweet summery CAS fruity design, Hazel. Your very soft background was such a nice touch too. TFS even if you did miss the deadline. Hugs..
ReplyDeleteAw, we all know how that feels, but I'm glad it kick-started your mojo juice, Hazel! This is absolutely perfect and I'm sure it would have been a winner! So perfect for summertime!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove this one, Hazel. Especially that light checkered background. It adds such a subtle, but important, element to your fab card.
ReplyDeleteWow the subtle stenciling looks like a fresh tablecloth with fresh treat !
ReplyDeleteI love this from the soft stenciling in the background to the summer refreshments and delightful shelf! Too bad it was late. I believe it would have been a winner! Thanks for sharing it anyway.
ReplyDeletethis is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSorry you were lare, but your inspired card is very fun. I did check out dies on Ali (and bought some of course!) 😀
ReplyDeleteLOVE the soft stenciled background. Just perfect to show off your sweet summery treats!! Great design Hazel. Looks like your mojo is in full swing, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your (ant-free) watermelon card with the dainty doily! So lovely and summery!
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful! I am so glad you played along even though it was too late. That happens to me frequently. I can't keep up with all the great challenges out there. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card this is Hazel and such a shame you missed the deadline. I think your mojo is certainly back. The stencilled background looks fabulous and I love the summery images and the doily too. Fantastic! Barbxx
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